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“I Hate That Mediocrity Is Worshipped As A God, As Long As It’s Wearing A Ball Cap”: Ashley McBryde Calls Out Country Music’s Double Standards
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by Megan Hopkins
Ashley McBryde
Ashley McBryde isn’t interested in playing nice with country music’s double standards—and her new album Wild proves it.

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